Leafhoppers can do some serious damage to your plants.
But these insects can feed on a lot of different garden plants and evenspread diseases to your crops.
What are leafhoppers?
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you’ve got the option to also recognize leafhoppers by their distinctive patterns of movement.
When disturbed, they spring forward or backwards, or may even walk sideways like crabs.
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Leafhoppers belong to theCicadellidaefamily, which contains over 23,000 species.
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With all that variety, leafhoppers can look quite different.
Both nymphs and adults feed on plant sap; however, only adult leafhoppers have wings.
Adult leafhoppers lay about 6 eggs daily on plant stems and leaves.
Eggs and adults may be able to overwinter in garden beds if you live in alocation with mild winters.
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What do leafhoppers eat?
How to Prevent Leafhoppers
Leafhoppers are relatively common insects and are naturally found throughout the world.
These insects congregate where plants,including weeds, grow.
And avoid using pesticides that may harm the bugs you want around.
Remember to always apply these treatments after the sun sets to avoid issues like sunscald.
Dusting diatomaceous earth, which is made from fossilized diatoms, can also reduce leafhopper populations.
